EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must demonstrate the ability to key
data on a computer terminal at a rate of 25 correct lines within five
minutes. This must be demonstrated by successful completion of Postal
Service Test 714 at the low standard.
BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD
0212a
(0212-05XX) ASSIGNMENT CLERK

DOCUMENT DATE: December 31, 1990

FUNCTION:
Schedules employees in relation to their work assignments, tours, basic
work week, and vacation schedules to ensure an effective working
schedule between management and employees.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given
above.

REQUIREMENTS:
This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
which are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of the position.
Applicants must demonstrate that they possess a sufficient level of each
KSA, to include at least minimum competency for senior-qualified
positions to enable them to perform these tasks satisfactorily.
Applicants demonstrate these levels by describing examples of
experience, education, or training, any of which may be non-postal.
Ratings are based on the demonstration of the level of possession of
each of the KSAs. Failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying.
General
B-4. Ability to work without immediate supervision.
B-6. Ability to use reference materials and manuals relevant to the
position.
B-10. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
B-13. Ability to plan, lay out, and set up work independently.
B-14. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
B-22. Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
B-34. Ability to assign work, establish work schedules and utilize
personnel efficiently.
B-39. Ability to operate office machines such as adding machine,
duplicating machine, or any other office equipment as appropriate to the
position.
B-44. Ability to personally resolve problems of a routine nature.
B-45. Ability to understand and comply with written and verbal
instructions and give understandable information in verbal and written
form.
B-46. Ability to analyze, explain, and apply laws, regulations, rulings,
and procedures pertinent to the work to be performed.
B-53. Ability to work with others.
Special
Applicants must have knowledge of postal operations, personnel rules and
regulations, personnel manual and the National Agreement insofar as such
matters relate to the work to be performed.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to key data on a computer
terminal at a rate of 25 correct lines within five minutes. This must be
demonstrated by successful completion of Postal Service Test 714 at the
low standard. Certificates of proficiency are not acceptable.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have two years of experience in general office type
procedures which may include having the knowledge of files and reports,
correspondence and records control plus one year of specialized
experience as noted in Special Proficiency Requirements.

Note: The required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted
as proof of qualification. The applicant's record of experience and
training must show the ability to perform the duties of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of
the position.